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5 Euros The dolphin, Silver
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Value | 5 Euros |
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| Obverse description | A large, finely detailed high-relief depiction of a common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) rendered in profile, occupying the upper and central field, with its rostrum pointing to the right. The polished mirror field provides a striking contrast to the sculpted marine subject. Below the dolphin, the legend PORTUGAL appears in spaced capital letters, with the date 2020 beneath it. To the right of the date, the Portuguese national coat of arms is depicted in fine detail. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Four common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) are depicted in dynamic relief across the field, arranged to suggest natural schooling behavior at varying depths and angles, with the largest individual prominently placed in the lower foreground. The composition conveys fluid underwater movement with fine sculptural detail on each animal. To the right of center, the Portuguese name of the species, GOLFINHO-COMUM, is inscribed in capital letters, with the face value 5 € rendered in large numerals directly below. |
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